Mailing and Bulletin Stuffing TeamThese folding, assembling, stuffing, labeling, sealing volunteers gather as available when called to assist with preparing bulk mailings for the parish and inserting flyers into the bulletin on Saturday mornings. As needed Contact: Parish Office Staffoffice@saintbopyny.org716-649-3090

M.A.S.H. Team (Ministry Assisting Service & Hospitality)These hard working folks assist any committee either with set-up and/or clean-up for parish meetings and events. Their job is to direct and assist so each event's committee will know the proper maintenance and placement/storage of resources in the parish facilities. Moving chairs and tables and sweeping are often involved. Many hands make light work and usually it goes fast.As needed Contact: Ann Heraty aheraty45@gmail.com716-649-8081

Open Doors (Special Needs Ministry)This group works with our Parish Advocate for People with Special Needs to determine how the parish can best assist those with special needs, including difficulty hearing, limited vision, mobility concerns and learning disabilities. Everyone should be able to comfortably participate in our community; the aim is to make that happen! The group also hosts the annual Southtowns Picnic. Scheduled Wednesdays, 10:00 AM Contact: Heidi Mack Mariann Hammheidimack@verizon.netmhamm4@verizon.net716-646-0792716-474-6876

Parish NeighborsParish Neighbors is our Outreach Ministry and much more. The annual drives at Thanksgiving and Christmas provide baskets of food, gift items, Tops cards, etc. to those in need, parishioners and those known to parishioners. Parish Neighbors also organizes funeral breakfasts and offers a variety of assistance to other parish organizations. Members of this ministry can be spotted helping with all kinds of parish celebrations. Business meetings are held monthly. Food for the pantry is solicited and distributed year round. If you are in need, call the Office. All information is strictly confidential. 1st Monday, 9:30 AM

Martha’s Meal MinistryMartha, who served a meal to Jesus, is a great patron saint of cooking and hospitality. This ministry shares our joy of cooking and reaching out to families in need by offering meals delivered to their homes during difficult and especially stressful times. Contact: Patricia Connollypatsycons@yahoo.com716-648-4379

Parish Pastoral CouncilThe Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body within the parish that is convened by the pastor and from whom the pastor seeks advice and counsel in planning for parish vitality. A pastoral council is not a legislative body. It is charged with prayerfully discerning parish needs, assisting in setting pastoral priorities, and empowering people to participate in the mission of Christ. 1st Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 PM (Big Meeting Night)Contact: Kathleen Gerken.gerkenk@gmail.com716-649-3810

Technology CommitteeWe review technology needs and advances in equipment and software that may be beneficial to the parish, determine if needs are being fulfilled by the hardware and software we are currently using, and recommend what improvements could be made in related operations for the benefit of all at Saint Bernadette’s. As needed

Parish Neighbors gentlemen help with donated foods​ for those in need at Thanksgiving

A special group of Parish Neighbors provides and serves meals for bereaved ​family and friends following funerals

Parish Neighbors help brighten Christmas for those in need with the help ​of parishioner donations via The Giving Trees